2013-14 (SOPHOMORE): Competed in nine events ... Posted the best time on the team in the 200 back (1:46.97 / No. 5 Academy all-time) ... ranked No. 4 on the team in 100 back (50.76) ... No. 5 on the team in the 500 FR (4:31.56) ... achieved personal bests in eight events during this season.

2012-13 (FRESHMAN): Third on team in 200 back and fourth in 100 back...fifth on team in 500 and 1650 free.

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam club for Retriever Aquatic Club, coached by Chris Gibeau...set club team record in 100 and 200 back...multiple state, zone and region winner...won the New England Senior Championship winner in the 200 back.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 11...nickname is Matt...has a younger brother...hobbies are cooking, rock climbing and archery...favorite foods are chocolate donuts, buffalo chicken pizza and zebra cakes...favorite movie is Monty Python and the Holy Grail...person in history he'd like to meet is George Washington...favorite athlete is Aaron Piersol...pre-race/meet rituals are kicking everything out of his mind and just relax all his muscles...favorite quote: "The harder the conquest, the more glorious the triumph."...son of Stephen and Linda Walls.